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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2001
Martin Roth, Taufkirchen, DE;
Franz Sperber, Kolbermoor, DE;
Adalbert Wagner, Radthal-Wörnsmühl, DE;
Astrium GmbH, Munich, DE;
Abstract
A support structure includes at least one shaped component which is produced from a shape memory alloy and which, in a first operating state of the support structure, results in an increase in the strength of the support structure and, in a second operating state, results in a reduction in the thermal conductivity of the support structure. The first strut structure is surrounded by a second strut structure, which has a higher mechanical strength in comparison with the first strut structure, and the first strut structure is connected securely, at least at one of its ends, to the second strut structure. In addition, the first strut structure is connected to a holding device, and the second strut structure is releasably connected to the holding device by the at least one shaped component.